The Crying Painter

Once upon a time, in a small town named Idiomville, there lived a young man named Jack who was the Blue Eyed Boy of the community.

People from all around would gather whenever Jack spoke, eager to be all eyes and ears, captivated by his imaginative stories.

One day, as Jack was walking through the town square, he noticed a mysterious painting displayed in the window of an art gallery.

The painting seemed to Catch Jack’s Eye, its vibrant colors and mesmerizing brushstrokes calling out to him. Jack couldn’t resist the urge to step inside and take a closer look.

Inside the gallery, he came across a group of people, all of them keeping an eye peeled for the next big masterpiece.

The guide explained that the painting was created by a secretive artist known as “The Crying Painter.”

Legend had it that all his paintings had the ability to move people deeply,  making them to Cry Their Eyes Out.

Intrigued by the story, Jack decided to explore further. He went on journey to know the truth behind this mysterious painter.

A After months of searching, he discovered the hidden studio of The Crying Painter.

There, surrounded by countless unfinished canvases, he found the reclusive artist working tirelessly, pouring his heart and soul into each stroke.

In a moment of revelation, The Crying Painter shared his motivation for creating such emotionally stirring art. He believed that art had the power to awaken empathy and unite people through shared experiences.

Jack realized that the artist’s vision resonated deeply with him – it was a true meeting of minds and souls. Together, they embarked on a mission to share The Crying Painter’s work with the world, organizing an exhibition unlike any other.

The collection of paintings caught the attention of art enthusiasts from all corners of the globe.

People flocked to see the artworks, mesmerized by their ability to Catch Their Eye and move them on a profound level.

From that day forward, Idiomville became known as a hub of artistic admiration, where people’s hearts and minds were opened, and they truly saw the transformative power of art.

And it all began with Jack, the Blue Eyed Boy of the town, who followed his passion and uncovered the hidden talents of The Crying Painter.

1. What was depicted in that icredible picture that made people cry at the gallery?

2. Do you think any picture can make you cry?

3. Do you agree that art has the ability to awaken empathy?

4. What made The Crying Painter famous?

5. Why the author was interested in The Crying Painter?

6. How people can uncover the hidden talents?

7. How did Idiomville changed after the exhibition?

IDIOMS

All eyes and ears

Meaning: Attentive

Example: The team was all eyes and ears as the coach explained the challenges ahead.

Blue Eyed Boy

Meaning: A person who is a favorite of those in authority; someone whose mistakes are forgiven.

Example: Steve is the supervisor’s blue-eyed boy. He doesn’t really do that much work, but it doesn’t seem to matter.

Catch Someone’s Eye

Meaning: Attract someone’s attention

Example: I was reading Internet classified ads, and an ad for an old Ford Mustang caught my eye.

Keep an eye peeled

Meaning: Be observant; watch out for something

Example: If you go to the mall, keep an eye peeled for Anita-”she said she’s be there.

Cry Your Eyes Out

Meaning: Cry hard for a very long time

Example: After my boyfriend broke up with me, I cried my eyes out

Exercises

№1 Find the right ending

1. All eyes                               A. boy

2. Blue eyed                            B. eyes out

3. Catch                                  C. eye peeled

4. Keep an                              D. someone’s eye

5. Cry your                              E. and ears

№2 Put an idiom in an empty space

1. The talented young actor quickly became the theater’s .…

2. The heart-wrenching movie had such a profound impact on me that I couldn’t help but … , feeling every emotional moment deeply.

3. While strolling through the art exhibition, a striking painting …, leaving me unable to look away from its beauty and intricate details.

№3 Match the meaning with the correct idiom

1. Be observant; watch out for something

2. Cry hard for a very long time

3. Attract someone’s attention

4. A person who is a favorite of those in authority; someone whose mistakes are forgiven.

5. Attentive

A. Blue Eyed Boy

B. Catch Someone’s Eye

C. Cry Your Eyes Out

D. All eyes and ears

E. Keep an eye peeled